Black Theater Workshop's Adieu to Tyrone Benskin

BTW’s 40th Anniversary Bacchanal on Thursday night (June 2 ) was a great party. But the guest of honour was late. Being a newly elected NDP MPTyrone Benskin was held up in Ottawa helping to choose the new speaker of the House of Commons.

The entertainment went on without him. Several sketches (actually scenes from well known plays) were presented. And there was plenty of food, rum punch, music, and friendly conversation.

When Benskin finally arrived, he was guided to the microphone where he bid his farewell to the theatre company he has led for the past six years. Then he went on to announce plans for next season. Which will have to be carried out without him.

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